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RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the greenish tint feeling weird, especially in certain light. I didn’t even notice it at first, but now that you mention late afternoon, that’s exactly when it stands out the most ...
RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated
I see the appeal of black frames and simple lines - definitely a modern vibe that lots of folks are going for lately. But I keep wondering if black frames might actually stand out a little too much depending on your exte...
RE: Why is spotting rotten window frames so tricky?
Honestly, I’m not totally convinced newer windows are that much easier when it comes to spotting issues. Different materials just mean different problems - like, I’ve seen vinyl frames with hidden water damage inside the...
RE: Quick fix or full swap: What’s easier with busted window handles?
Funny, I’ve been down this road with my 1950s windows - at first I was convinced I’d restore everything for that “authentic” look, but after wrestling with stripped screws and handles that never quite sat right, I starte...
RE: Do triple pane windows make rooms feel darker?
That’s interesting about the deeper window frames - never really thought about how much that could shrink the glass area. I’ve noticed the same sort of gloominess in my place since putting in triple panes, especially dur...
RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
I was in the same boat about the triple-pane vs. double-pane thing. Ended up sticking with double because the price jump felt a little wild, and honestly, after living with them through a couple of Minnesota winters, I h...
RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?
I’ve wondered the same about those stickers - our installer told us to keep them, but I didn’t realize they mattered until after recycling a few myself. For checking if windows qualify, I found that the Energy Star label...